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In a recent preprint study researchers from the UK predicted the infection rate by far-field airborne transmission (that occurs at distances of greater than two meters) of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) indoors - showing the probability of transmission increase with occupancy. The researchers observed that far-field transmission is likely to be a rare event. The study recommends standard ventilation use or its equivalent and to increase the space volume per person, along with reductions in viral load and infection rate of the wider population. Study: A population framework for predicting the proportion of people infected by the far-field airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 indoors. Image Credit: Aliaksandra Post/Shutterstock A preprint version of the study is available on the medRxiv * server, while the article undergoes peer review. Background The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 infe...

Tablets telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Micardis Plus. It does not contain all available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines have benefits and risks. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking this medicine against the benefits it is expected to have for you. If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This leaflet was last updated on the date at the end of this leaflet. More recent information may be available. The latest Consumer Medicine Information is available from your pharmacist, doctor, or from www.medicines.org.au and may...

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. Why am I using Atrovent MDI? Atrovent metered dose inhaler (Atrovent MDI) contains the active ingredient ipratropium bromide monohydrate. Atrovent MDI is used to make breathing easier for people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What should I know before I use Atrovent MDI? Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ipratropium, atropine or any medicines like atropine...

Chlamydia is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , chlamydia is the most frequently reported bacterial STI in the United States. In 2018, there were approximately 4 million chlamydial infections among people ages 15–39 years. Because this STI is a bacterial infection, it's treated with antibiotics. The two most common antibiotic treatments for chlamydial infections are azithromycin and doxycycline. Azithromycin is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved antibiotic used to treat genital chlamydia. It works to cure chlamydia by stopping the bacteria from multiplying. Adults and adolescents who are experiencing symptoms associated with chlamydia can take azithromycin for treatment. Though many people with chlamydia are asymptomatic (they don't show symptoms), common symptoms can include: abnormal discharge pain while urinating pain in the lower abdomen (in those assigned female...

A vagina's pH level helps keep it slightly acidic and healthy. The normal flora or healthy bacteria in the vagina thrive when the pH level is balanced. These harmless bacteria, along with vaginal discharge, keep the vagina clean and infection-free. This article explores the definition of pH levels, the normal pH of the vagina, and how it relates to normal flora. It also discusses symptoms of an unbalanced pH as well as home remedies to help keep levels balanced. If you suspect it's unbalanced, easy-to-use at-home tests are available. Normal pH Level pH stands for potential hydrogen. pH levels are based on a scale of 0 to 14 and measure acidity or alkalinity . Numbers lower than 7 are acidic, while higher numbers are alkaline (basic). pH scale The pH scale ranges from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic): Less than 7 = acidic 7 = neutral  Greater than 7 = basic pH levels vary throughout the body. The vagina's pH is natu...